Free First Thursday
May 1
5-9 PM
Join us for Free First Thursday on May 1 at Contemporary Calgary! Enjoy complimentary admission from 5–9 PM and be among the first to experience the LOOK25 Art Auction exhibition, sponsored by Heather Edwards. This exceptional showcase features works generously donated by some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, many of whom will be in attendance. On view from May 1–31, the exhibition offers an exciting opportunity to preview and place advance bids ahead of the LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau, presented by MAWER, on May 31.
The evening also marks the book launch of Encompass the Galaxy by LOOK25 Gala Curator Simone Elizabeth Saunders, where you’ll have the opportunity to preview the book and place pre-orders.
Enjoy live music from Calgary musicians Jani Parsons and Chris Sies. Their performance, Piano Nouveau Electronique, draws from French piano music of the Art Nouveau era, reinterpreted and altered with electronics. Expect a mesmerizing soundscape—an elusive and psychedelic blending of nature, space, sound, and time with music by Debussy, Ravel, and Satie.
From 5–8 PM, drop in for a FREE hands-on art-making session inspired by our current exhibitions. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Enjoy a curated selection of wine, craft beer, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages as you explore, create, and connect through contemporary art.
Art for All. No registration required. All ages welcome.
On view:
LOOK25 Art Auction – Opening May 1
Miruna Drăgan & Maggie Tiesenhausen: Hummingbird Guided Meditation
Material & Embodiment, Ceramic Student Exhibition – AUArts
